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Immigration lawyers in Portugal, Spain and Italy
A residence visa application is easier with a local lawyer, and expensive if you pick the wrong one. Here is how to check that a lawyer is really registered to practise, plus a free list of firms we have checked against the official bar register.
Choose a country
| Country | Where to check a lawyer | Firms listed |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | Ordem dos Advogados | None yet |
| Spain | Consejo General de la AbogacÃa Española | None yet |
| Italy | Consiglio Nazionale Forense | None yet |
Five checks before you pay anyone
- Look them up in the bar register. A real lawyer has a registration number you can check yourself in a minute. Each country page above shows where.
- Get the fee in writing. Ask what is included (document review, translations, appointments, appeals) and what costs extra.
- Ask who does the work. Some firms pass files to assistants or to a partner firm in another city.
- Check the visa yourself. Read the official requirements for your route so you can spot a promise that sounds too good. Our visa pages link to the government source for each one.
- Be wary of guarantees. No one can guarantee a visa: the decision belongs to the consulate or immigration office.
Other EU countries
The European Commission's Find a lawyer tool searches the registers of participating bar associations in real time, across 24 European countries. Portugal is not one of them.
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Listings are free. We list a firm only after checking the lawyer in the official bar register, and the list is in alphabetical order, never paid order.
This directory is information, not legal advice or a recommendation of any firm. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.